Belize

Consumer Protection Agency:   Consumer Protection Unit
    Belize Bureau of Standards
    The Belize Bureau of Standards is a Government Department, which was formally established in 1992 by the Standards Act Chapter 295. The Bureau is the national standards body responsible for the preparation, promotion and implementation of standards in relation to goods, services, and processes.
    Additionally, the BBS is responsible for the administration of the Metrology Act, the Consumer Protection Unit and the Supplies Control Unit. The Consumer Protection Unit currently operates without an established legislative framework, however, is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety and life of Belizean consumers
Consumer Protection Legislation:   Supplies Control Act (Chapter 293)
    National Metrology Act 23 of 2003
    Standards Act
    Consumer Protection Bill Draft
     
Contact person:   José Trejo
    Director
    Belize Bureau of Standards
    P.O. Box 430
    Power Lane,
    Ministry of Works Compound,
    Belmopan City
    Belize
     
Telephone:   (501) 822-0446 / (501) 822-0447
     
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Website:   www.bbs.gov.bz
     
Consumer Protection Agency:   Public Utilities Commission (PUC)
    The PUB became operational in 2001. It has responsibility for the regulation of the electrcity, water and telecommunications sectors.
     
Consumer Protection Legislation:   Public Utilities Act
    Telecoms Act 2002
    Water Industries Act (amended in 2001)
    Electricity Act (amended in 1999)
     
Contact person:   Mr. John Avery - Chairman PUC
     
Telephone:   (501) 223-4938
     
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Website:   www.puc.bz